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Policy Updates
U.S. and Virginia Trade Policy Updates
March 27, 2026
VEDP's quarterly trade policy updates provide a snapshot of the latest trade and customs developments. These updates include the Supreme Court-driven end of IEEPA tariffs and the Administration’s temporary 10% Section 122 tariff replacement, new Section 301 investigations spanning 60 trading partners, and ongoing Section 232 actions affecting key sectors. It also covers newly signed reciprocal trade agreements with six countries, updates to major preference programs (including AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP), and the latest litigation and regulatory changes impacting importers and exporters—plus a special deep dive on the evolving process for IEEPA tariff refunds.
Industry Reports
Supply Chain Newsletter
March 24, 2026
VEDP's Supply Chain Program team brings you a curated snapshot of the latest insights, trends, and developments shaping the global supply chain world. For this quarter's edition, we're spotlighting a few must-subscribe notifications and resources that help importers and businesses stay current. These are a mix of go-to updates our team relies on and recommendations we frequently hear about from Virginia businesses.
Training
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Tariffs in Flux: What Recent Tariff Rulings Mean for Virginia Exporters
March 19, 2026
The Supreme Court has struck down all tariffs imposed under IEEPA. The Trump administration moved to replace them with a temporary tariff under Section 122, while additional actions under authorities such as Sections 301 and 232 remain on the horizon. Key questions remain regarding the refund of IEEPA tariffs, the scope and durability of future tariff actions, the implications for reciprocal trade agreements, and the direction of congressional involvement. Join VEDP to learn how these recent tariff changes can affect your business.
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Training
Virtual
Maximizing Your Trade Show Experience: Strategies for Standing Out
January 28, 2026
Whether you’re a first-time exhibitor or a seasoned participant, making the most of your trade show presence requires strategy, planning, and smart follow-up. This webinar will equip you with practical tools and insights to maximize your impact—regardless of booth size or budget.
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Accessing International Markets: Kenya & Tanzania
January 27, 2026
Join us to hear directly from the U.S. Department of Commerce about market conditions and the key industries in Kenya & Tanzania!
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Policy Updates
U.S. and Virginia Trade Policy Updates
January 16, 2026
Over the past quarter, the Trump administration announced a wide-ranging set of trade and tariff actions that could impact Virginia companies. The U.S. eliminated “reciprocal” tariffs on a broad range of agricultural products not produced in sufficient quantities domestically, as well as additional tariffs that had been placed on Brazil. New or revised trade frameworks or deals were announced with Switzerland, Lichtenstein, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Argentina. In addition, the U.S. lifted an embargo on defence trade with Cambodia, explored expanding trade with Central Asia, and increased tariffs on Nicaragua.